Knowledge, attitude and practice on cholera and cholera vaccine among low socio-economic group of people in urban Dhaka, Bangladesh

摘要

Background: The healthcare system of cholera-prone poor country like Bangladesh faces enormous burden due to financial thrashing of cholera victims each year. Community-based research and campaigns are necessary to understand community perceptions and practices regarding cholera and cholera vaccine in order to improve the situation. The present study assesses knowledge, attitude and practice on cholera and cholera vaccine among urban population of low socio-economic groups in Dhaka, Bangladesh.